Discover storytelling with data and make better business decisions using data wrangling, modelling, and visualisations in R.
Data becomes valuable when it allows us to make a decision or take action in the real world.
On this microcredential, you’ll work through practical programming exercises in R language to learn the process of tidying, harvesting and wrangling data and applying statistical models to simulate complex functions that solve a broad range of problems.
You will learn how to develop effective data visualisations for decision-making, and communicating your message to others, by utilising principles of cognitive perception and the grammar of graphics.
You’ll also explore the essential ethical, legal and organisational issues of data collection and management.
You’ll gain the skills you need to apply for roles as a data scientist or use the knowledge you’ve gained to enhance your current organisation.
The data science and data analytics industry is expected to grow by seven times in the next few years, reaching a value of $103 billion by 2023.
This microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework.
“This course is the right mix of data science ‘sweet spot’ of technical knowledge, mathematics and the ability to apply deep context on the projects. It was indeed difficult, but I think appropriately so. It was an excellent experience and will make a really big difference to people who work alongside data scientists, or those who are considering a career but just want to try it out first.”
Matt McInnes (Managing Director, Lynxx Asia Pacific.)
“We must give students the skills to dive into the data ocean. Yes, there are sharks and jellyfish and rip tides, but we can not be paralyzed by all the potential dangers. Students will go swimming with or without us, and all we can do is prepare them as best we are able. Monash’s Data Science: Data-Driven Decision Making is a start on learning to swim with data.’”
Hadley Wickham (Chief Scientist, RStudio)
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This data science microcredential is designed for anyone interested in developing skills in industry-standard tools and techniques, and enhancing their ability to use data to inform real-world decision-making.
Monash strongly recommends that you’ve studied maths or statistics at a first-year undergraduate level before joining this microcredential. To complete the programming exercises, you’ll need a computer to install and run RStudio and install R packages.
This is a practical microcredential and the application of the skills you’ll learn will benefit a wide range of professional contexts.
From manufacturing to healthcare, tourism to transportation, and media to government, if data or business intelligence is essential to the success of your organisation, this course will ensure you can use your data to make effective business decisions.
What happens before, during, and after your microcredential
You’ll have access to our online welcome area where you’ll be able to start conversations with fellow learners and read any additional information relating to your microcredential.
Get an introduction to data science and learn how to make the most of your data through effective data wrangling and storytelling.
Explore the role of data visualisation in data science, and learn how to use and apply data modelling techniques.
Evaluate the challenges of data variety, ethics, and privacy on this course in Monash University's data science microcredential.
Once you have successfully completed the microcredential, you’ll receive your certificate of completion from Monash University.
Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQs.
Monash University is one of Australia’s leading universities, ranked in the world’s top 1% by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. Your microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential, and some also offer academic credit to use towards a degree.
Complete online courses led by experts over 12-16 weeks with a dedicated group of professionals.
Test your understanding with online tutor-marked assessments and exercises.
Finish your learning and pass your assessments to gain an accredited credential.
Use your microcredential as evidence of your specialised skills and progress further in your industry.
Monash University is one of Australia’s leading universities, ranked in the world’s top 1% by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It was established in Melbourne in 1958.
1958
Melbourne, Australia
Top 80
Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
We can accept payments made by card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) or PayPal via our online system.
You will have 14 days from the day the course starts to apply for a refund. You can find more information in our code of conduct.
Microcredentials are designed to fit around your life and timezone.
There may be live events as part of your studies, but these will be recorded and can be watched afterwards if you aren’t online for the live broadcast.
No, microcredentials are designed to be taken anywhere in the world. You won’t need the right to study in the country where the university offering the microcredential is based.
Learners who successfully complete this microcredential and who meet course entry requirements are eligible to receive the following academic credit:
For further information on these courses, see the Monash University Handbook at handbook.monash.edu.
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